gearbox

noun

gear·​box ˈgir-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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Most examples are equipped with the preferred five-speed manual gearbox, though many, especially Cabriolets, were fitted with the Tiptronic, a perfectly usable four-speed automatic transmission. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026 That motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox and semi-automatic centrifugal clutch – no clutch lever, no fuss. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025 The company is also developing new e-axles that combine the motor, gearbox, and electronics in a single compact unit. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025 Lack of reliable information is like ground glass in a gearbox. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gearbox

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First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gearbox was in 1887

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“Gearbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearbox. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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gearbox

noun
gear·​box ˈgi(ə)r-ˌbäks How to pronounce gearbox (audio)

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